SB2527Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Commercial Driver Licensing.
Introduced by Ronald Kouchi, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires that state and county firefighters exempt from commercial driver licensure be subject to an alcohol and substance abuse policy for employees that is equivalent to, or exceeds the provisions of, the safety and health standards established by the United States Department of Transportation for holders of commercial driver's licenses.
Where it stands
The committee on JDC deferred the measure.
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Transportation: Passed, Unamended · February 17, 2026
3
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Inouye | 1 | Yes |
| Dru Kanuha | 3 | Yes |
| Brandon Elefante | 16 | Yes |
| Samantha DeCorte | 22 | Absent |
| Chris Lee | 25 | Absent |
Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC.
Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.
The committee(s) on TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in TRS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C., DeCorte.
Reported from TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2451) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
The committee on JDC deferred the measure.
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